Christmas Made Perfect with a LillyPuds Pud

With the Christmas season rapidly nearing us, what essentials are on your yuletide shopping list?

A must have for every properly appointed Christmas dining table and the fantastic finale to a fabulous festive meal has to be a LillyPuds Christmas Pudding.

LillyPuds was developed by founder Ali Lilly, who wanted to create a Christmas Pudding that was light, tasty and packed full of quality ingredients.  Not stodgy, dark and treacly!  

After plying her friends with tasters, the Traditional LillyPuds Christmas Pudding was born and off to the festive markets she went to see what the general public thought of it, too.

Soon it was clear that not only were the puddings a real winner but also there was a group of people still missing out on the true taste of Christmas and so the Vegan and Gluten Free puds recipe was created, shortly followed by the Without Nuts option too!

 After experimenting with damson gin, the speciality Plum Pudding was lovingly crafted and then a range of sauces designed to compliment the puddings, followed by a few saucy sponge puddings to complete the entire range.

After the public declared the puddings a winner. it went on to win a number of food awards, and Ali is rightly very proud of the accolades, especially the Great Taste Gold Stars for her Free From puds which are as moist and scrumptious as the Traditionally made versions. But available for coeliacs (such as my wife.) 

All of the ingredients used in a LillyPuds pudding are premium and responsibly sourced, the packaging can be recycled and is beautiful enough to be given as a present too, perfect for those foodie members of the family or a lovely festive hostess gift.

The puddings range in price and size, starting at £8.50 for two individual portions going up to £21.00 for the massive 908g- almost a kilogram of pudding. Yummy! The smallest pudding is perfect for one person with the largest serving an entire family. 

Stocked at independent retailers, farm shops and various delicatessens all over the UK and online at their website, https://www.lillypuds.co.uk.  They can also be found on Ocado, in Liberty’s and Selfridges throughout the festive season.

Luxury handbags for this Christmas from Sarah Haran Accessories

A spokeswoman for Sarah Haran Accessories said: "We create luxury handbags that fill you with joy! Our unique design allows our customers to buy a base bag, and then restyle it a thousand different ways with our endless range of accessories.

Therefore, this makes us a sustainable choice of handbag brand, complete with lifetime guarantee.

"Our small business has grown rapidly through our mission to bring joy to thousands of women during the Covid-19 pandemic on our Bags of Joy Facebook page. 

"We know most of our customers personally. And that's something many online businesses miss out on. 

We've just celebrated our 5th birthday, and we've recently moved into amazing new loft style office accommodation. After working from Sarah's home, we no longer had any space left for all of our handbags and our rapidly growing team!

For details visit https://sarahharan.com.

Top Five Candles to get cosy with this winter

My wife and I absolutely adore scented candles, especially over the Christmas period. 

So we were pleased to find out about options for some very fine sounding scented candles from Chase and Wonder.

Scented candles to help you cosy up to the colder nights, filled with essential oils designed to help us relax, unwind and get settle in to winter.

Here are the Top Five picks to help you get the most out of winter evenings.

1. The Library

Evoking mahogany shelves filled with shelf after shelf leather bound books and reading under the flicker of warming candlelight.

Aromas of rich wood, amber, pink pepper and pomegranate.

2. The Alpine Lodge

Evoking crisp snow topped slopes, a welcoming ski lodge, the sound of a crackling log fire and a cosy chair in which to relax.

Aromas of fir trees, pine needles, lavender, cinnamon, moss and clove

3. The Enchanted Forest

Evoking the scents of an ancient woodland, dappled sunlight, wild fauna and the rich scent of oak filling the air.

Aromas of cedarwood, smoked oak, birch and moss.

4. The Butterfly Lady

Evoking a sultry and elegant grace. Enticing you in with her seductive fragrance, and the mysteries hidden behind her eyes.

Aromas of aromatics, neroli, orange, lavender, ylang and cedarwood.

5. The Jungle

Evoking a wild and tropical land. Exotic flowers, foliage and birdsong fill the warm air, which rises to the towering canopy above.

Aromas of Eucalyptus, lush greens, Citrus, cedar wood

The candles are from £55-58 each and have a 90 hour burn time and they come in a reusable, Fine China vessel and are made with pride in Great Britain. And refills for the candles are available.

Stockist details call 01829 732913 or visit www.chaseandwonder.com.

So who is Chase and Wonder? It's an independent British Home fragrance brand which is focused on creating items that look as good as they smell. 

A spokesperson said: "We're based in a converted cowshed in the heart of Cheshire, where we design and illustrate all of the images that adorn the fine China vessels we use. 

"All of the items we create are made in Britain, and have been since our inception in 2010.

"We were also the first company to introduce refills for candles, and because our products are made from fine China (made in Stoke on-Trent) they are designed to last a lifetime.

"We're passionate about our craft, and believe we make the best candles and room diffusers in the world. If you have any questions, or would like more information, we'd love to hear from you."

New Affordable Poster Designs in Time for Christmas from Neonimo

Driven by popular demand for the designs and cost-effective options, Neonimo has just released their Luxury Large Giclee Framed Print designs in the more affordable Poster format!

These days, folks are pending more time at home indoors than ever before and discovering that our homes are four walls of endless possibility. 

With the cost of living crisis upon us, locating cost-effective ways to freshen up our spaces is a popular topic. An easy way to achieve this is to switch out the prints in existing art frames to create a new vibe instantly without breaking the bank! 

Top tip: keep old prints crinkle-free by storing them in the same frame, behind the new print.

There are 

12 new Poster designs (36 designs in total)

Sassy, motivational, funny and highly quotable typographic posters

Great for neon-aesthetic enthusiasts

Sustainably made only when ordered, printed on FSC 160 gsm paper

Fade-resistant water-based inks in bright colours

Proudly UK designed and made

– Comes in 2 sizes: A4 (£14) and A3 (£15)

– Free UK delivery for orders over £30

– 10% off storewide with newsletter subscription

* Frame not included.

Neonimo's Sustainability Focus

Founder of  Neonimo, Namalee said "We have a vision to reduce landfill through responsible end-to-end production using sustainable practices and materials to make eco-friendly products.

"We operate a made to order (MTO) model: MTO means we only start making item(s) once an order is placed with us. As a result, we hold no stock, nor do we produce products beyond what's needed, thus helping to fight against creating unnecessary waste on our planet."

She went on to say: "We use very little water in our manufacturing process⁠. Plus we keep our shipping costs and carbon emissions as low as possible, as everything is made in one facility here in the UK.

"We use FSC certified materials⁠ and our Eco Wear Collection is made from 100% recycled fabrics. 

"And we cut waste even further by offering fabric remnants free of charge to local crafters and DIYers.  And you'll be able to learn more about our sustainability focus on our website.

"We are a small independent brand, where all our products are proudly designed by Namalee in her London Studio, and made in the UK by expert craftspeople."

https://neonimo.co.uk.

Namalee explained: "Hi, I'm Namalee, designer, creator and owner of Neonimo. I live in London with my partner and accident-prone rescue cat, PoPo, who looks a bit like a panda. PoPo is also my studio hand at Neonimo.

Neonimo is inspired by neon lights and my aim is to inject sass and colour into every day life with my prints, gifts and décor. I’ve lived in 3 of the 7 continents (Sri Lanka, NZ & Australia and now the UK) and was born in another (Nigeria), so it's safe to say that I also get inspiration from the world in general! 

"Especially, I love local sayings and phraseology, and idioms fascinate me. I like incorporating these in my designs and having fun with them. The neon-inspiration really brings them to life and gives them that wow factor.

"Our company's vision is to reduce landfill through responsible end-to-end production using sustainability-conscious materials and practices to give customers eco-friendly products to make purchase decisions that are better for the planet. 

"Come and check out Neonimo's collections and find out more about us and our sustainability-focused practices at neonimo.co.uk."

The company offers newly subscribed newsletter members a 10% discount off their first Neonimo order.

Celestial Christmas Jewellery Molly Brown London

You can add a little sparkle under your Christmas tree with this celestial jewellery collection. 

Delightfully inspired by enchanted starry Christmas nights, this wonderful jewellery collection will add a sparkle to any girls Christmas morning.

They have added Birthstone Pendants to their offering just in time for this Christmas, the perfect introduction to gemstones for girls.

Who is Molly Brown London?

Molly Brown London is a British brand that creates classic keepsake girls jewellery. Discover a definitive range of Christening gifts, new baby gifts, bridesmaid gifts as well as birthday gifts and Holy Communion gifts.

Molly Brown London is Keepsake jewellery at its very finest.

Molly Brown London was established in the UK in 2006 by Erica Illingworth in 2006. When it was launched it was declared to be ‘Tiffany for girls’ by VOGUE Magazine. 

Erica's vision? To create a brand that was based on the belief that a piece of jewellery presented to a girl at any age should represent good quality British luxury.

The collections are designed in London and attention to detail is central to Molly Brown London. 

The vital essence behind the collections is that the designs are simple and yet sophisticated and as all pieces are adjustable, they can be loved and worn forever. 

Only sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil are used, with diamonds, freshwater pearls, coloured gemstones and birthstones adding precious detail.

A spokeswoman said: "This design excellence underpins Molly Brown London’s international success. 

"At our debut at the International Jewellery London show in 2007, the Jelly Bean design won the coveted Best New Product Award. At the UK Jewellery Awards 2009, Molly Brown London’s luxury gift wrap was described as “Some of the best in the industry” when the brand was finalist Jewellery Brand of the Year in 2008 and also in 2009."

Also, Molly Brown London offers a free Engraving Service for you to add that extra special personal touch yourself. "Jewellery is like no other gift, it holds our memories, a piece of Molly Brown jewellery is the perfect gift for a girl. A love of jewellery can be inspired at any age and hopefully indulged for a lifetime."

For stockist details visit https://www.mollybrownlondon.com.

Perfect Christmas gifts from Perfino

Are you seeking out the perfect Christmas gift? Can’t decide between perfume or jewellery? Then Perfino is the answer you're looking for, as it's both!

Perfino is an innovative natural scent jewellery brand with perfume and jewellery in perfect balanced harmony. 

Perfino combines expertly blended, 100% natural, pure essential oils with exquisite jewellery so the recipient can wear scent all day long without any nasty chemicals touching their skin. 

The solid recycled silver and 18ct gold vermeil, artisan designed pendant comes with six lava stones and 10ml of carefully blended natural essential oils, all of which are sourced from sustainable growers. One drop of oil on the stone in the pendant will give the wearer a delicate fragrance that can last for days. 

Each piece of Perfino jewellery is elegantly presented in its own luxurious gift box with a range of blends so you can easily find your favourite.

Perfino evolved from a deep respect for our world and a passion for natural scents. Everyone wants to smell great, but in a way that does right by our environment and the world, whilst also helping to sustain local artisans and farmers, and is clean and safe for us to use.

Perfino’s skilled artisan jewellery designers crafted a natural scent pendant made from 100% solid recycled silver. Inside the pendant sits a lava stone. 

The team behind Perfino has expertly, and exquisitely, blended pure essential oils to drop onto the stone so you can enjoy the scent all day long, creating your own personal wellbeing bubble. 

All Perfino’s oils are ethically and sustainably sourced from farms, fields and forests, by trusted farmers. 

Perfino believes that "less is more", that subtlety rules, that scent is for the benefit of the wearer not the room. 

Perfino is natural scent jewellery that is beautiful, functional and kinder.

Perfino is available from https://www.perfino.co.uk and prices start from £100 for a jewellery and scent set.

Perfino was founded by Kim Brookes. 

Enjoy a sustainable Christmas with Ivyline

You can purchase beautiful gift and home décor solutions created from eco-friendly materials from Ivyline.

Christmas shopping season is now coming up on us and many of us are keener than ever to source greener, eco-friendly sustainable gifts that can be treasured for many years to come by their recipients.

British supplier Ivyline has focused strongly on creating sustainable gift options in its new season's collections and offers many beautiful gift and home décor solutions created from eco-friendly materials like recycled glass, zinc, rattan, jute and seagrass. 

Ivyline products are widely stocked in home, gift and garden retail outlets around the UK and can also be purchased from the Ivyline website. And they make excellent Christmas gifts for the environmentally aware people in your life.

Stockist details: 024 7633 9180 https://ivylinegb.co.uk.